Life has certainly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses have had to change their practices to help keep their customers and employees safe. I spoke with a few of our local Englewood businesses who have adapted, following the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines so they can continue to serve the community...Thursday, May 21, 2020

Have you noticed that the “new normal” economic predictions are sounding a lot like the “old normal” that Englewood has lived with for generations? Luckily, our downtown has an opportunity to change that through an exciting business opportunity that few have noticed. It is called the Residential/Commercial Transition Overlay District, (RCTOD) which is a zoning overlay that allows for specifically defined, and limited commercial activities in several blocks of our downtown residential neighborhoods. ...Thursday, May 21, 2020

For those who are sheltering in place and wish to limit visits to the grocery, Rhoads Produce is now offering different produce boxes which can be delivered to your door or picked up curbside...Friday, May 8, 2020

Englewood Pool Store, Inc. is offering curbside service using their safe and sanitary pool supply drive-up station at 2655 S. McCall Road. During this stay-at-home time, you want to enjoy your swimming pool and hot tub and here’s a safe way to get the supplies you need...Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Congratulations to Keith Farlow, co-owner of Farlow’s on the Water, for being appointed to the Tourism Development Council for Charlotte County. This state-mandated board’s main purpose is to oversee and advise on the spending of bed tax dollars. His appointment gives West County the opportunity to balance the council which was heavily weighted towards Punta Gorda and the accommodation industry.Sunday, March 29, 2020

Englewood Community Hospital (ECH,) 700 Medical Blvd., showed off its new Emergency Room (ER) with an Open House on February 29th. The hospital received a $9 million investment to expand the ER, which will allow the hospital to add capacity, improve workflow and renovate & modernize the space. Guests were able to tour the ER and meet with team members, including ER Director Kristine Sedra (pictured here.) The event hosted many community members including the Leadership Englewood Class of 2020. The care team of ECH provided education about a variety of topics including stroke and heart attack, sepsis, proper hand washing, patient care technology, hands only CPR and a teddy bear clinic for the kids. Bayflite helicopter, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department and Charlotte County Fire / EMS teams were also there to provide community education. The ECH team finds it extremely valuable to educate the community on healthcare and how they can partner to ensure they are play an active role in your healthcare decisions.Friday, March 20, 2020